Lymphatic Drainage Massage Dangers and Side Effects

Massage therapist wearing scrubs performs a lymphatic system drainage massage on a client who’s covered with towels.

As a massage therapist or esthetician, have you studied the potential lymphatic drainage massage dangers?  Lymphatic system drainage massage (a.k.a. manual lymphatic drainage or MLD) is a gentle and relaxing technique. By lightly stretching the skin, it’s used to stimulate the lymphatic system, a group of organs, tissues, and vessels that balance bodily fluids and…

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Chemo and Hair Dye: How to Support and Protect Your Salon Clients

Person with short, pink hair stands strong and confident while observing themself in the mirror, presumably after finishing chemotherapy. Hair plays a key role in body positivity and self-image, leading many to seek hair coloring after chemotherapy or even dying hair while on chemo.

Is your hair salon prepared to tackle questions about chemo and hair dye? Hair dye and chemotherapy are difficult to address, because each person’s chemotherapy journey is so unique. You’re unlikely to hear the same story twice. There are different kinds of chemo for different conditions (like autoimmune diseases and blood disorders), and different reactions…

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